In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away: How Zhang Heng created the world's first earthquake detection device?In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away through a device created by Chinese scientist Zhang H...
26 Jul, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
2,000 years before GPS, an ancient Greek scholar, measured the Earth's circumference with just a stick, sunlight and surprising accuracyAn ancient Greek scholar named Eratosthenes calculated Earth's circumference over two millennia ago, even before anyone heard of GPS. He us...
26 Jul, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Centuries Ago, a Hidden Catastrophe Shaped One of America's Most Dangerous Volcanoes That Still Matters TodayMount Rainier remains one of America's most iconic mountains, attracting hikers, climbers and nature lovers from around the world. Yet its ...
26 Jul, 2026, 05.46 AM IST
Famous Chinese proverb of the day: "Learning is just like sailing against the current; if you don’t advance, you will be..." — Inspiring life lessons on perseverance, self-growth, resilience, wisdom, and why continuous effort prevents stagnation by the timeless ancestral wisdom born from centuries of practiceChinese Proverb of the Day carries a timeless message that speaks directly to modern life. Learning never stands still. Neither does the wo...
25 Jul, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
ONGC starts drilling first deepwater well in Mahanadi basin under Samudra Manthan missionONGC began drilling its first deepwater exploratory well in the Mahanadi offshore basin. This ambitious campaign aims to tap India's vast h...
25 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down" — Timeless Japanese wisdom on courage, individuality, confidence, leadership, emotional strength, success, and why the world's greatest innovators first chose to stand aloneJapanese Proverb of the Day offers a timeless life lesson about courage, confidence, and social pressure. It explains why people who think ...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: "You can paint a tiger's skin but not its bones; you can know a person's face but never..." — Timeless life lessons on trust, human nature, self-awareness, relationships, emotional intelligence, wisdom, and why first impressions rarely reveal a person's true characterChinese Proverb of the Day reveals a truth that never grows old. People see your face first. They rarely see your real heart. This ancient ...
24 Jul, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Jewish proverb of the day: “If i am not for myself, who will be? and when i am for myself, what am i? and if not now, then when?” — Timeless life lessons on self-responsibility, compassion, purpose, balance, courage, and why the best time to take meaningful action is always nowToday's Jewish proverb of the day has inspired people for centuries because it speaks to a question almost everyone faces: when should you ...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: "It takes more than one cold day for the river to freeze three feet deep" — Inspiring life lessons on patience, perseverance, discipline, consistency, resilience, personal growth, and why small daily efforts lead to lasting success through ancient chinese wisdomToday's Chinese proverb of the day reminds us that real success is never created overnight. "It takes more than one cold day for the river ...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the day: 'At the gambling table, there are no fathers and sons' - A powerful reminder that not every win is worth the priceChinese Proverb of the day: Chinese proverbs offer wisdom on human behavior and relationships. The saying "At the gambling table, there are...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Lao Tzu: ‘Love is of all passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the…’ Chinese philosopher's wisdom explainedLao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, offered timeless wisdom on balance and simplicity. His teachings, collected in the Tao Te Ching, ...
23 Jul, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Proverb of the day: 'When the mantis hunts the locust, he forgets...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on tunnel vision, immediate desires, looming threats and bigger pictureProverb of the day highlights the saying, "When the mantis hunts the locust, he forgets the shrike that's hunting him." The proverb teaches...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Chinese destroyer held live-fire drill in Japan's EEZ, Japan saysA Chinese destroyer conducted live-fire drills near Japan's Okinotori Island early Sunday. Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force spotted Chin...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'When there are no great tigers in the deep mountains, even a monkey can...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on mediocrity, prominence, true excellence, real authority, benchmarking and mentorshipChinese proverb of the day explains how people with limited ability can rise to positions of authority when there is no stronger competitio...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
Seismic waves reveal hidden 100-million-year-old magma pathways beneath world's largest oceanic plateauScientists found ancient magma pathways beneath the Ontong Java Plateau. These preserved underground structures show massive volcanic activ...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routesTaiwan reported a significant increase in Chinese coast guard vessel activity around the island in June. This surge prompted Taipei to plan...
20 Jul, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: "If you believe everything written in books, it would be better to have no..." — Timeless life lessons on independent thinking, intellectual awakening, and why true knowledge begins when curiosity challenges blind belief in an age overflowing with information and opinionsChinese Proverb of the Day: “If you believe everything written in books, it would be better to have no books at all.” At a time when millio...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.00 PM IST